ACIII Editions announced! EMEA & NA [Updated 8/29]

London, UK — March 26, 2012 — Today Ubisoft announced three collector’s editions for Assassin’s Creed III, available exclusively in EMEA territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC versions of the game.

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.

Assassin’s Creed III is set to release on October 31, 2012 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Windows PC release date is still to be announced. Assassin’s Creed III is also in development for Wii U™ from Nintendo.

About Assassin’s Creed:Initially launched in 2007, the first four Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 38 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.

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Edition Details:

The Special EditionThe Special Edition features a special packaging, the retail copy of the game and an exclusive single player mission:

A Dangerous Secret: Fight against a secret that could jeopardize the funding of the revolution. In case of success, you'll be rewarded with an exclusive weapon: a Flintlock Musket.

The Join or Die EditionThe Join or Die Edition includes the following:

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The medallion of the Assassins with its high-quality curd ladle

George Washington's notebook revealing all the truth & secrets about the Assassins and the Templars during the American Revolution.

1 in-game Single Player Mission:

Ghost of War: The tide of the Revolution turns into the Templars favor. Defeat your enemies and unlock The Pontiac’s War Club, a powerful Native American weapon.

1 in-game Multiplayer Package:

The Sharpshooter package: Unleash the Sharpshooter fury in multiplayer with 1 new character, the Sharpshooter, 1 Relic, 1 Emblem, 1 special Picture and the Title of "The Jester".

The Freedom EditionThe Freedom Edition includes the following:

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A 24-cm high-quality figurine of Connor

A steelbook case art drawn by awards-winning comic artist Alex Ross

George Washington's notebook revealing all the truth & secrets about the Assassins and the Templars during the American Revolution.

One exclusive Lithograph

2 in-game Single Player Missions:

Lost Mayan Ruins: Connor’s mission leads him in an old Mayan pyramid, full of mysteries and revelations. Players will be able to unlock Captain Kidd's fabled cutlass, a deadly, brutal and beautiful piece of steel

Ghost of War: The tide of the Revolution turns into the Templars favor. Defeat your enemies and unlock The Pontiac’s War Club, a powerful Native American weapon.

1 in-game Multiplayer Package:

The Sharpshooter package: Unleash the Sharpshooter fury in multiplayer with 1 new character, the Sharpshooter, 1 Relic, 1 Emblem, 1 special Picture and the Title of "The Jester".

Please note - the above press release is from the UK - so regional editions may vary.

North America — July 2, 2012 — Today Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed III Limited Edition, available exclusively in North and Latin America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Assassin's Creed III Digital Deluxe Edition has also been announced for Windows PC versions of the game.

Limited Edition (360, PS3)The Limited Edition includes the following:

Assassin’s Creed® III Limited Edition contains the essential items for gamers to ignite the American Revolution. Along with a copy of the game, customers will receive:

George Washington's notebook revealing his true story during the American Revolution.

Three single-player missions taking players from the high seas to Cozumel Island in search of Captain Kidd's fabled lost treasure.

The Captain of the Aquila's uniform and traditional Colonial Assassin outfit, boarding axe and Scottish fintlock - rumored to have fired "the shot heard round the world"- for use in single player campaign.

Sharpshooter and Redcoat characters for use in multiplayer.

A collection of the best audio tracks from previous Assassin's Creed games.

Probably a bit too early to say, but GameStop UK/IE have announced they have an exclusive

MP Character: The RedcoatOne relic, one emblem, one title, and one picture.

Will this be available with the Freedom Edition available on the Ubistore? It's £10 cheaper than on Gamestop.If I recall, the Animus Edition was only available from Gamestop Exclusively, but the Ubistore stocked ti as well.